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Blue Crab Cottage | Private Pool, Prime South End, Pet Friendly!

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a yellow door, and a blue wall.
A modern living room with green armchairs, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a window, a sink, a toaster, and a stove.
A pool area with a blue building, a white fence, and a yellow door.
A house with a blue exterior and a white porch.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tybee Island Beach
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tybee Island, GA
  • Place, Tybee Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Savannah, GA (SAV-Savannah - Hilton Head Intl.)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Blue Crab Cottage | Private Pool, Prime South End, Pet Friendly!

Welcome to Blue Crab Cottage, a beautifully restored 1940s Tybee Island beach house blending historic charm with modern coastal comfort. Fully renovated — including updated kitchens and bathrooms — this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental is ideal for families and groups seeking a prime south-end Tybee Island location just two blocks from the beach.

Inside, you’ll find bright, inviting living spaces designed for relaxation after a day in the sun. The spacious living room features plush seating, allowing the home to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests. Each bedroom includes a flat-screen TV for added comfort and convenience.

The primary suite offers a king-size bed and a private en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The first guest bedroom features a king-size bed plus a daybed with trundle — perfect for families traveling with kids. The second guest bedroom includes a queen bed and its own attached full bath with walk-in shower.

Step outside to enjoy true coastal living. Relax on the furnished screened porch with dining and lounge seating, fire up the gas grill, or cool off in your private in-ground pool (17x10 ft) — a rare find on Tybee Island and perfect for warm summer afternoons.

Located within walking distance to Tybee Beach, the Tybee Pier, restaurants, shopping, and island attractions, Blue Crab Cottage delivers the ultimate Tybee Island vacation experience.

Dates fill quickly — book your Tybee Island beach getaway today!

Complimentary WIFI Internet access. This property is pet-friendly for an additional fee. Parking for 3. (Optional pool heat not available in January/February).

MINIMUM NIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Minimum night requirements vary by property, dates of stay, and usually become more lenient for last-minute bookings.

PETS: This home is pet-friendly for up to two (2) adult dogs with approval. Cats are not allowed in any TVR property. Please Note: Tybee City ordinance does not allow dogs on any Tybee Island beaches.

City of Tybee Island Short Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Permit #STR2022-00253
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 734481vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Tybee Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in South Beach, a neighbourhood in Tybee Island. Shoppers can check out Coligny Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Tybee Island Beach and Coligny Beach. Tybee Arts Center and Tybee Island Marine Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Tybee Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Tybee Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • South Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Back River Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mid Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Savannah Amtrak Station - 36 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fannies On The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Huc-A-Poos Bites and Booze - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spanky's Beachside - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Crab Cottage | Private Pool, Prime South End, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Crab Cottage | Private Pool, Prime South End, Pet Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Crab Cottage | Private Pool, Prime South End, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Crab Cottage | Private Pool, Prime South End, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Crab Cottage | Private Pool, Prime South End, Pet Friendly! located?

Located in South Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tybee Island Fishing Pier and Pavilion and Tybee Island Beach. South Beach and Back River Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage with only a 5 minute walk to the beach. The pool was perfect for our group to swim in the evenings after spending the day on the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words about the cottage. We’re glad you enjoyed the short walk to the beach and the pool in the evenings. It’s great to know the home worked well for your group, and we hope to welcome you back on a future stay.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Host asked me multiple times to fill out
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful place! Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday vacation

Perfect location. We had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short get away

Loved the house and the area. Quite neighborhood with friendly people. Cant wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Great location. Comfortable. Everything we needed and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bobby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lived up to our expectations!

Had a great time. Cottage and amenities were perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get-away

We brought the dogs and had a great stay. Travelled in and out of Savannah, spent time on the beach, attended an event--it was very fun! The area was wonderful for walking, lots of people around and felt safe. It was also great for walking our dogs, morning and night. Beautiful island!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Crab Cottage

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Family Stay at Blue Crab Cottage

Blue Crab Cottage was so adorable and perfect for 3 couples, all family, who stayed for 4 nights. Each bedroom and ensuite bath were great with comfortable beds and space to spread out. We came together in the cozy living room/dining room/kitchen areas, as well as, on the screened porch. The pool was terrific for lounging after a day at the beach! We would definitely stay here again and hope to plan another trip soon to Tybee!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dru V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girl's weekend

This cottage was perfect for our girl's trip. It was decorated so cute and is a well maintained property. It had plenty of room for everyone, short walk to the beach, and only a short drive to Savannah. The pool was a bonus in the evenings after walking around all day in the Savannah heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Our vacation at the Blue Crab cottage began with a red flag. On our way to Tybee I got a call from Tybee Vacation Rentals, TVR, that there was a leak under the refrigerator but not to worry. They had made a note of it and it wouldn’t count against me. I was also told it would not be repaired, just to put a towel under the fridge. That night we tried the air conditioner, there were 4 split HVAC units, and none of them worked. We spent a lot of vacation time the next day on the phone with TVR about fixing that to no avail. We kept calling and complaining. Finally a repairman showed up late afternoon the next day. He pointed out that someone had tried to repair the unit outside before we arrived and had left tools lying on the ground. He did something to it but it still didn’t work. Also the cottage had the bare minimum of the niceties you’d expect from a rental in that price range. No spices, not even salt and pepper. Not even a can opener. And no laundry detergent. Two of our guests had no curtain or shade on the floor length window on the back door in their room. They had to hang a beach blanket. Also the porch screen door didn’t shut. What bothers me is that the cottage was rented knowing there were all these issues, most importantly the HVAC. If you choose to stay here check to see if these issues have been resolved. Also, we found out that we should have contacted VRBO immediately, not TVR.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend

Enjoyed the property. Would not recommend paying for the pool to be heated on the fall. There isn’t a good filter system and it was full of palm berries. No way to get it clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was just OK

The blue crab cottage is not a five star property. The location is fantastic and it’s very clean. It’s also nice that everything is on one floor, which makes it easy to load and unload. The downside is that the pictures of the property online are misleading. They were clearly taken many years ago and the property has deteriorated since then. It needs a lot of TLC and refreshing to bring it back to even a four star level.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute & quaint

Cute cottage close to the main "downtown" area of Tybee Island on a quiet street. Well stocked kitchen & bath. The pool was a small 4' splash pool that (unfortunately) was under a palm tree that dropped berries & leaves into it. Property management said it was scheduled to be cleaned the following day & it was. Too bad the trees didn't cooperate. Note- 1 bedroom was main access point to backyard unless you wanted to use front door & walk around the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jody S.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Blue Crab disappointed

Much smaller than it looks in pictures. We had six and it was tight. Sprinkler system kept coming on when we were enjoying time on porch. Washer did not rinse or drain water. 2 bathroom towel racks were broken. Very chilly in winter even with heater. Pool took all day to warm up. Living room was difficult to have everyone together. Parking says it was free during holiday but attendants gave tickets anyone to out of state cars.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Dryer doesn’t work- needed to dry items twice. Didn’t provide the bag with paper products, soap, sponge, laundry detergent, etc. we texted about it and the exchange was quite accusatory that it was our fault we didn’t have any. We then went and tried to pick some up at the office which was the instruction given to us and when we arrived they didn’t have everything we needed so they said they would send someone fromHousekeeping right away (this was 9:30am). At 3pm I had to follow up with a message and ask for the items to be delivered which was finally around 4pm. fridge leaks and is missing shelves and the ice dispenser doesn’t workThe patio furniture was broken in the backyard. The pool was not cleaned prior to our arrival. Fence was broken on the side of the houseLight was broken in the backyard and we had to call maintenance. However he was lovely and super helpful and efficient. There were no coffee filters for the coffee maker. There were no hand towels for the restrooms. The light switch for the dining room light had to be pressed a few times and then wouldn’t turn off either. I’d replace the switch. The remote for the fan in the living room also doesn’t work. Couldn’t turn on the light or increase/decrease the speed of the fan. Lamp next to the bed for the bedroom which has access to the pool the fixture doesn’t stay lit unless you mess with the bulb. The air conditioning units all stopped working in the bedrooms at 4:30am day of departure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

Close to savannah and the beach, best of both worlds. Hit with a hurricane last day which made flights questionable but we were able to extend the stay to avoid any issues. Love the cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Cozy Home Not Too Far From The Beach

This place was amazing; plenty of space, amenities, and in a great location for getting to the beach easily. You aren't beach front but that is okay for us. We enjoyed having the pool when we were back from the beach to take a quick break before heading out to do more exploring of Tybee Island. You are also within walking distance of some delicious restaurants should you get hungry. We had a van and a truck so parking was a little challenging as the parking area is kind of small. We made it work though, and had a few days where we drove up to Savannah to do some exploring there as well (only 30 minutes drive away). Overall the experience was great and I can see myself coming back, Tybee rocks!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This cottage is in a great location. You can walk to almost everything. And the pool is a nice addition when you want a day off the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BlueCrab Cottage

This cottage was really cute. Best feature was a private bath for each bedroom! Kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. It was an easy walk to shops, restaurants and the beach. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay at Blue Crab

We had such a great vacation at Blue Crab Cottage--our first in three years! We were close to the beach--a QUICK golf cart ride to any of a mid/south beaches on the island--and to restaurants and ice cream, and the local grocery store, but also in a more quiet neighborhood setting. The little pool is just perfect! Our girls LOVED it and hung out in there when we weren't at the beach. Rental Company was great to work with and helped out with requests--new propane tank for grill and water not going to brand new fridge--in less than an hour. Definitely recommend Blue Crab Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2021

From age 4- 47 we all thoroughly enjoyed this house! We cooked a complete Thanksgiving meal with an excellent appointed kitchen! 5 min walk to the pier, restaurants and shops They only thing I would say needs some attention would be the mattresses weren’t the best and would definitely take this place to the next level of upgraded…. We would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue crab cottage

Dishes were dirty and had to be recleaned. House was very musty. There should be a privacy blind on door in bedroom that leads to pool. Other than those minor issues we loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for choosing Tybee Vacation Rentals! We are so happy to hear you loved your experience. Please let us know when you are ready to come back! It will be our pleasure to welcome you back for a little more Tybee Time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prefect size and location for small group

We spent 4th of July weekend. Right near pier with shops, restaurants, bike rental and fireworks. House is small but had everything we needed- 3 bed/3bath, full kitchen and nice screened in porch with plenty of room. Pool in back yard was just the right size on a hot day instead of dealing with beach crowds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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